USM enters into science research tie-up with Iran university

Both universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allow exchange of students to facilitate knowledge creation and transfer.
USM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr. Omar Osman said the partnership would give an opportunity to bridge knowledge between local scientists and Iranian researchers, reports New Straits Times.
“I strongly believe that this will generate new knowledge, disseminate goodwill and strengthen ties between institutions towards the betterment of humanity,” he said in his opening address before the signing ceremony at USM’s Glugor campus.
Prof Omar and USC research and technology vice-president Assistant Prof Dr Azizollah Jafari signed the MoUs.